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Match Highlights – Manchester City vs Sunderland
Despite the surprising opening goal from Fabio Borini, Sunderland couldn’t hold back Manchester City from winning the 2014 League Cup with a comeback started by a beautiful Yaya Toure goal, carried on by a sublime finish from Samir Nasri and a perfect counter attack finish by Jesus Navas to make it a 3-1 victory.
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Allen Iverson – It’s Important to Play in the Right Era
It’s wonderful to see Allen Iverson get such a special send off from the Philadelphia 76ers, and especially getting love from the fans and the city. However, it’s good to remember he’s getting this kind of appreciation because of the specific time he played for the team, his stardom fading before the rise of analytics and the love for efficiency.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez & The Numbers That Don’t Lie
Even though Luis Suarez didn’t score a single goal through February, there was no crisis – simply a refocus of his talents to providing for others, while suffering from a bit of bad luck, something all strikers need on their side. Liverpool didn’t lose through that stretch, and it doesn’t seem like him scoring again as he continues to be the number one creator for others as well doesn’t seem to bother them.
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How is Isiah Thomas Still a Candidate for NBA Positions?
Connections are more important than actual skills or achievements. That’s the only reasoning that makes sense when the news and rumors of the Detroit Pistons considering bringing in Isiah Thomas as their new general manager surface.
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Los Angeles Clippers – Blake Griffin & Chris Paul Having a Lot of Fun
The New Orleans Pelicans are no match in their current condition for the streaking Los Angeles Clippers, giving Blake Griffin and Chris Paul ample opportunities to show off their entertaining skills without harming the effectiveness of the team.
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Portland Trail Blazers – Damian Lillard & Robin Lopez Help LaMarcus Aldrdige Come Back
The Portland Trail Blazers did quite well as LaMarcus Aldridge was out for five consecutive games, and they continued playing good and most importantly winning basketball upon his return, with Robin Lopez and Damian Lillard chipping in as they beat the sinking Denver Nuggets 102-96.
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Two More Reasons to Hate Rajon Rondo
This is a frustrating time to be Rajon Rondo, and it clearly showed in another loss for the Boston Celtics, this time at home against the Indiana Pacers, with the point guard showing his full arsenal of being kind of annoying by interrupting a hi-five session for Paul George and then stopping Roy Hibbert from helping Jeff Green getting up.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden Dominates While Jeremy Lin Fades Away
The Houston Rockets continue to win rather easily, this time getting big nights from James Harden and Terrence Jones while beating the Detroit Pistons, and Jeremy Lin continues to be marginalized and reduced into insignificance, which for now doesn’t seem to be harming the team too much.
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NFL Rumors – New England Patriots Trying to Trade Danny Amendola
Not every decision the New England Patriots make is a good one, as it appears they’re trying to fix what they feel was a mistake in signing Danny Amendola, trying to trade the wide receiver. If that doesn’t work they might even release the player.
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NFL Rumors – Cleveland Browns Interested in Signing Sam Shields
Although the Green Bay Packers are extremely interested in keeping cornerback Sam Shields with them, his financial demands might be too much for them to handle, giving the Cleveland Browns an opportunity to sign the player.